Golden Rule

Golden Rule

Anglican theologians and preachers popularized the term "Golden Rule" to description the Law of Reciprocity in early 17th century Britain.

The most often heard versions of the Law of Reciprocity these days are;

Treat others as you expect others to treat you.

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you

Love thy neighbor as thyself

I thought it would be interesting to make a collection of the variety of Golden Rules cultures have crafted for themselves to ensure peaceful interactions within their own communities and with world travelers. This is an ongoing interest so this page will grow in time. Each thumbnail image represents a larger color book sized image available with membership.

Symbol

Culture

Quote

Antiquity

Egyptian Goddess Ma'at

Now this is the command: Do to the doer to make him do. The EloquentPeasant, (c. 2040 – c. 1650 BC):

Antiquity Egypt

Papyrus "That which you hate to be done to you, do not do to another." (c. 664 BC –323 BC)

Ancient Near East

Biblical "You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against your kinsfolk. Love your neighbor as yourself" (Leviticus 19:18)

Ancient China

Confucius "Never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself." —Confucius [14](c. 500 BC)

Modern

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Jesus Christ

What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others. (Analects 15:23)

Confucianism

Hurt not others with that which pains yourself. (Udanavarga 5:18)

Buddhism

Good people proceed while considering that what is best for others is best for themselves (Hitopadesa)

Hinduism

Every person has dignity and worth, and, therefore, should command the respect of every other person.

Humanist

No one of you is a believer until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.

Islam

Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. (Leviticus 19:18)

Judaism

Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. (Leviticus 19:18)

Communist

From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs

American Indian

Don't judge others until you have walked in their moccasins.

Sanskrit

Tamil

Bahai

Zorastrianism

Jainism

Sikhism

Taoism

Mohism

Wicca

Existentialism

Platinum Rule

Human Rights

Economics

"without some kind of reciprocity society would no longer be able to exist."